Delhi Duo Develops AI Drone to Track Terrorists, Combat Pollution
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News18•26-01-2026, 11:31
Delhi Duo Develops AI Drone to Track Terrorists, Combat Pollution
- •Prakhar Tripathi and Tushar Kotwal from Delhi developed an AI-powered defense drone system named 'Helious AI' with Indian Army assistance.
- •The drone is designed to locate terrorists hidden in dense forests and ravines, particularly in regions like Jammu and Kashmir, aiding search operations.
- •It also functions as an Artificial Intelligence camera to identify Air Quality Index hotspots in Delhi, providing data to the government and Pollution Control Board for pollution control.
- •The system can be installed on car bonnets to alert drivers of obstacles up to 200 meters away during dense fog, enhancing road safety.
- •The idea for the drone originated from a personal experience related to a terrorist incident in Jammu and Kashmir, inspiring the development with Indian Army support.
Why It Matters: A Delhi-based duo created an AI drone system to enhance national security by tracking terrorists and improving air quality.
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